Helmut Straßburger
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 11, 1930
Deathday: June 19, 2010
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The Blue Light
1976-03-14
The Blue Light
Overview: Hans the farmer is drawn into war as a soldier. Returning from the front, having been defrauded of his pay by his own king, he makes his way home. On his trip, he encounters a witch who asks him to fetch the light from a spring. He keeps it when the witch tries to deceive him and he discovers her foul magic. When the light is ignited, a little man appears who must serve the owner of the light, but it only has power if the owner has faith in himself. His courage bolstered, Hans goes to the king once more to demand his wages be paid.
Genres: Fantasy Family
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1976-03-14
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Martin Luther
1983-10-09
Martin Luther
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1983-10-09
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Freischütz in Berlin
1987-06-07
Freischütz in Berlin
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Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1987-06-07
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Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa
1968-06-02
Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1968-06-02
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Claire Berolina
1987-01-04
Claire Berolina
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1987-01-04
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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
1988-12-24
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
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Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1988-12-24
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Einer muß die Leiche sein
1978-02-03
Einer muß die Leiche sein
Overview: A group of tourists from the GDR spend their holiday at the coast of Bulgaria. When making a trip to a small fisher house, they have to stay they night, because the ship's motor broke down. One of the group proposes a game: Someone has to be a corpse, one the detective and another one the murderer. But shortly after starting the game the "corpse" has vanished only to befound at the foot of the nearby cliff - being dead for real. Now the group start their investigation...
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1978-02-03
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Die Insel Gottes
1960-01-01
Die Insel Gottes
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Genres: Adventure
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Mohr und die Raben von London
1969-03-22
Mohr und die Raben von London
Overview: London in 1856. Karl Marx is living in exile in the British capital. One day, "Mohr", as Marx is called by his friends, meets the 13-year old worker′s son Joe. The boy works every day for twelve hours in a spinning mill and even has to work night shifts although that violates current rules. Marx tries to end the illegal activities of the spinning mill owner and one night shows up at the mill together with an inspector. But his foray is undermined by a robbery by the rebellious raven gang that is led by Joe′s brother Billy. The spinning mill owner of course takes this chance to blame his young workers for the theft. But Marx is not let astray and does not stop to fight against child labour. Furthermore, he tries to get the members of the raven gang back on the straight and narrow – with success.
Genres: Family
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1969-03-22
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Your Presence Is Imperative
1984-05-16
Your Presence Is Imperative
Overview: Elizabeth is an open-minded young person - curious and unbiased. She is sixteen, goes to secondary school and things are really going well, not least because her father, a Party member, occupies a privileged position. But then the father suddenly dies. Elizabeth feels lonely and abandoned, all the more so because her brother has long since severed all ties with his father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1984-05-16
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Don Juan, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 78
1980-08-07
Don Juan, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 78
Overview: In a backwater town, opera director Andrej Wischnewsky is supposed to put on a production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni".
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1980-08-07
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Our Short Life
1981-01-16
Our Short Life
Overview: The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage falls apart, she moves to a small town for a fresh start. Franziska approaches her new life with vigor and idealism. Many of her colleagues have given in to the dictates of economic restrictions and prefabricated apartment blocks; but Franziska hangs onto her ideals and, as in her private life, is not willing to compromise…
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1981-01-16
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The Ascent of Chimborazo
1989-09-07
The Ascent of Chimborazo
Overview: The life of Alexander von Humboldt up to his attempt to climb the Chimborazo in 1802.
Genres: History Adventure Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1989-09-07
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Till Eulenspiegel
1975-05-23
Till Eulenspiegel
Overview: In medieval Germany, poor and witty Till Eulenspiegel fools and cheats citizens, churchmen, and landlords. Although in most cases he uses his wit for personal well-being, he often helps the poor and weak. Eventually, he gains an influential but also dangerous position as royal fool at the court of the emperor.
Genres: Adventure History Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1975-05-23
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Ein gewisser Agathopulus
1980-09-26
Ein gewisser Agathopulus
Overview: Agathopulus loves his luxurious life. He does not want to be bothered with helping to rebuild a destroyed city. Instead, he invents machines and rationalizes the work flow. Although he is celebrated as a hero against his will, he has to escape.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1980-09-26
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Blond Tango
1986-04-10
Blond Tango
Overview: For five years Rogelio, a Chilean exile, has been in the GDR, where he works as a lighting technician at a theater. Though his colleagues try to make him feel welcome, he feels lonely and isolated.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1986-04-10
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Rabbit Heart
1987-12-13
Rabbit Heart
Overview: The thirteen year old Janni is depressed, because she's still a little behind in her physical development. This leads to bullying remarks from her classmates. One day, a film crew comes to her school to find a candidate for the role of a Prince in a movie. They choose Janni, who they think is a boy. She takes on the role. At school, she tells her classmates she plays a Princess. When the moment of truth approaches she must find the self-confidence to invite the class to the premiere.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1987-12-13
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Einer vom Rummel
1983-09-20
Einer vom Rummel
Overview: 19-year old Benjamin, called Ben, works as a cashier on the fairground und is impressing girls with his youthful self-confidence. After an argument with his uncle, who had caught the boy with a 16-year old girl, Ben leaves his familiar surroundings und ventures into the world beyond the fairground. At Berlin′s Ostbahnhof, he meets the much older cookmaid Hanna, who puts homeless Benjamin up in her flat. Ben finds work as a welder in a factory where he at first has to cope with the prejudice of his sceptical co-workers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1983-09-20
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Emilia Galotti
1958-03-14
Emilia Galotti
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Genres: History Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1958-03-14
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Es steht der Wald so schweigend
1985-05-26
Es steht der Wald so schweigend
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1985-05-26
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Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
1960-03-25
Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
Overview: Animated short film based on the Andersen tale.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1960-03-25
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Die Rosenholzmöbel
1969-05-18
Die Rosenholzmöbel
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1969-05-18
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Die Leuchtturminsel
1977-02-04
Die Leuchtturminsel
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Genres: Animation
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1977-02-04
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Albert Einstein
1990-10-21
Albert Einstein
Overview: Two part movie about Einstein's escape from Germany in 1932 and his influence in the invention of the nuclear bomb in 1939.
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1990-10-21
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Deadly Silence
1997-05-03
Deadly Silence
Overview: A gay man's return to his family in East Germany begins a series of tragic events.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1997-05-03
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